This is must visit and tour for anyone living or visiting Pittsburgh. The tour took about 2 and a half hours. The guide was excellent at explaining the process and the toll that the job took on its employees. One cannot fully appreciate the history of Pittsburgh without understanding how the steel was produced.
August 2023
Amazing experience! If you’re interested at all about the history of Pittsburgh, this is a must do. Our tour guide was excellent - sharing lots of details about how the blast furnace worked and what it was like to work there when it was running.Definitely a must do when visiting Pittsburgh.
August 2022
To learn about the region and it’s history in a fun and interactive way was really neat.
About Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark
The Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark preserves the most iconic furnaces that operated in Pittsburgh during the Big Steel era of the 20th century. Historical, industrial tours of the site are offered seasonally, and more experiences include arts-based tours, metal arts & blacksmithing workshops, and the Festival of Combustion. Industrial tours are offered Thursday – Monday at specific times. Tour regularly sell out; buy tickets in advance. Take in more sights from Pittsburgh's industrial past; visit Rivers of Steel's museum and visitors' center at the Bost Building or a stop by the historic Pump House, located nearby. Consider Carrie as a venue for weddings and events. Plan to experience Pittsburgh's past in a new way!
